The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's right wrist disability, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent. The issue of service connection for a chronic back disability was also addressed separately.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed some limitation of motion but no severe painful motion or weakness, which precluded a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right (major) wrist disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2008
- Citation
- 0821796
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